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    Yes, Halsted was the installing company. I'm sure I'm not supposed to get the Slimline3, but I eventually got it because I knew what was possible and what to ask for. I was ready to calmly walk away if I didn't. If there's a lesson to be learned here, I think that asking for specific...
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    I finally resolved my installation issues, but not without more visits and discussion. All told, DirecTV sent installers on four occasions. Evidently they are more than happy to keep sending technician after technician. I literally begged the DirecTV rep to please send a supervisor and stop...
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    Chip and Mike, Thanks for all your help. I've never been able to get 119 here so I've never been able to get the SD locals. Ever. What's on 119 that DTV thinks I have to see and that is important enough to punish their installers for failing to find?
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    The first installer was all over the roof unsuccessfully looking for 119. He did mention 119 for SD locals and said he needed 119 for the guide too. That didn't make sense to me. I didn't explain my ancient dish mount very well in my first post. I've got a section of Rohn 25 sunk into a...
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    I realize I'm way behind the curve, but I've decided to upgrade my 14-year old DirecTV installation to HD. Trying to get useful information from two different installers has been an exercise in frustration. I'm going to replace my two current receivers and perhaps add two more. One new box...